Posted 06/05/2026
Job Number: 16887
Legal Assistant
San Diego, California • Onsite
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $83,200 - $100,000 / Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Legal Assistant
About the Role: This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic team within a boutique law firm. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in managing the legal calendar and ensuring timely filings. This position demands a proactive individual capable of adapting quickly to the fast-paced environment of civil litigation. The ideal candidate will contribute to case management and assist attorneys with various legal tasks. A strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly about legal processes are essential for success in this role. This position provides a chance to work closely with experienced attorneys and engage in meaningful legal work.
Salary Range: $83,200 – $100,000 / Year DOE
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support two attorneys in managing their caseloads
- Handle legal calendaring and e-filing, ensuring deadlines are met
- Assist with state and federal filings
- Prepare motions and pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authority
- Manage discovery processes and trial preparation tasks
- Maintain proactive communication regarding case updates and calendar management
- Perform paralegal duties as needed
Legal Assistant Requirements:
- 3-5 years of general civil litigation experience
- Experience in employment, personal injury, insurance defense, and construction defect cases
- Defense experience is required; plaintiff candidates may be considered
- Experience with subpoenas and motions
- Strong background in heavy discovery processes
- Proficient in e-filing and calendaring
- Experience with tables of contents and tables of authority
- Ability to clearly articulate legal experience and knowledge
- Appellate experience is preferred
- Trial preparation experience is preferred
- Federal experience is preferred
- Ex parte experience is preferred
- A paralegal certificate is preferred
Benefits:
- 401K with a 3% match and a profit-sharing component
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is fully covered for employees
- Two weeks of vacation and five days of paid sick leave
- Seven to eight paid holidays
If you are a(n) Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-MC1
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